An unusual association between oral sarcoma and bulbar palsy.
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A 90 year old male presented with symptoms and signs of right lower cranial nerves palsy. A small mass was found on the right side at the back of his mouth. Light microscopy and histoimmunochemical studies of the biopsy of the mass showed an alveolar soft part sarcoma arising from the right myohyoid muscle. The unusual location and presentation of this rare tumor is discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Neurosciences
دوره 5 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000